Waterfall Adventure Tour with Adventure East
Join us for the day in exploring three iconic waterfalls in Western Massachusetts. Our first waterfall destination will be in Middlefield at Glendale Falls. Being one of the state’s highest and longest waterfalls, this is a must see! Next up will be the Chesterfield Gorge, a dramatic rock canyon,… Read More
Mohicans, Missionaries and Migrating Colonists: A Guided Tour
New England’s Colonial history—from the perspective of the colonists as well as the indigenous peoples who preceded them—comes alive inside the home to the first missionary to the Mohicans. This National Historic Landmark was originally built around 1742 by the Rev. John Sergeant, the first missionary to… Read More
Naumkeag Backstairs Tour
Step behind the blue velvet curtain that once hid the servants’ staircase and explore the hidden side of life at Naumkeag during the Gilded Age. This special behind-the-scenes tour takes you beyond the main rooms and into the rarely-seen spaces where the real work of running a grand country estate… Read More
Literary Legacy: A Guided Tour of the William Cullen Bryant Homestead
Reopening Summer 2025 for the first time since 2019!! Step into the world of 19th-century poet, journalist, and conservationist William Cullen Bryant at his beloved family homestead in Cummington, Massachusetts. This guided tour offers a look inside Bryant’s thoughtfully preserved country estate, where he spent his… Read More
Rick Church: Native American Author
Join Mohican author and Tribal Elder Rick Church as he shares how his writing offers a deeper, more authentic view of Native identity in today’s world while confronting and correcting Hollywood myths about the “Mohican warrior.” A former combat Marine and law enforcement officer with over 26 years of service,… Read More
Starry Night: Planets, Stars, and More with Arunah Hill
Join volunteers from the Arunah Hill Natural Science Center for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Notchview. Thanks to its high elevation and minimal light pollution, Notchview offers some of the best stargazing conditions in the region. Explore the beauty of the dark night as… Read More